Summertime Chi is finally here. We’ve curated a list of Black events you MUST attend this summer.
JUNE
June 21: A World OppHERtunities Networking Soiree
June 21: Tribute to Eartha Kitt, Dinah Washington, Natalie Cole & Anita Baker
June 24: KevOnStage @ Rehobath 50th Anniversary Celebration
June 24: Jack Honey Neighborhood Flavor & Ankara Ball Afterparty
June 24: Motown: Lynne Jordan & The Shivers, Dawud & Lura Shareef
June 26-July 28: Swish Dreams Summer Camp
JULY
July 1-2: Chosen Few Picnic & Music Festival
July 3: For the 99 & The 200 ft. Juvenile Live in Concert
July 4: Tuesdays on the Terrace: Hear in Now
July 6: Stepping Under the Stars 2017 Tribute to Herb Kent
July 7: House: Steve “Miggedy” Maestro
July 7: Young Professionals Fundraiser to Support Judge Fredrick Bates
July 8: Black Women & Youth Mental Wellness Expo
July 8: The Five Heartbeats Stage Play
July 8-9: 43rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
July 15: The Silver Room Block Party
July 15: A Tribe Called Quest: Pitchfork Music Festival
July 19: Kool & the Gang at Festival of the Lakes
July 19: The First Lady of Song “Ella Fitzgerald” Celebrating 100 Years
July 21: Bronzeville Summer Nights
July 22: Kendrick Lamar: The DAMN Tour with Travis Scott & D.R.A.M.
July 22: V103 presents Summer Block Party
July 24: J.Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only Tour
July 30: Mary J. Blige: Strength of a Woman Tour
AUGUST
August 12: Steppin: National Steppers Society and Kenneth Watkins
August 13: Queens Power Brunch: Let’s Talk About Hair
August 16: A Jazzy Jam at the Du: Here’s to You Dr. Margaret Burroughs
August 18: Bronzeville Summer Nights
August 19: Windy City Carnival
August 22: The Five Heartbeats
August 26: Or Does It Explode: Black and Brown Punk Show Festival
August 26: 2 Chainz: Pretty Girls Like Trap Music Tour
SEPTEMBER
September 1-4: African Festival of the Arts
September 7: Lauryn Hill & Nas
September 7: Chris Rock: Total Blackout Tour 2017
September 8-10: Afro-Summer LOVE Fest
September 15: Bronzeville Summer Nights
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